5.1 In his comments of 20 August 2000, the author argues that, throughout the proceedings, his right to a defence and to be heard by a court were mere formalities, as clearly reflected in the court's decision.
En sus comentarios de 20 de agosto de 2000, el autor argumenta que durante todo el proceso su derecho de defensa y a ser oído por un tribunal fueron meramente formales, lo que se refleja claramente en la decisión del tribunal.